Ephesians 6:21-22

"Now that you may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord [and His service], will tell you everything." Ephesians 6:21

I struggled communicating with other Christians after I got saved. I had received a new-found heart for "ya'll, but the Lord really had to deal with me about "feeling" one with the body. For one thing... I had to get over years of not being accepted by "Christians". That's a whole nother lesson, but Christians are now our family... and many with Christ's love, do love us. And so they care and even worry over us. We ask them to pray for us; but we forget to let them know how we're doing, later... and they worry! You could say that Paul is not teaching anymore, but just writing his closing paragraph... or is he? Even in his closing, Paul is such an example of a considerate soul for his fellow body of Christ, to send word, always, about what was going on.

It's no surprise either, that Paul had faithful "too-kee-kos" right there by his side. God always delicately places someone perfect in "His" eyes to help us. It may seem unlikely who He sends, but you will know they are from God and you should not fight it. Very important!

22. "I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may console and cheer and encourage and strengthen your hearts."
Man... If I had Paul's situation to deal with... I wonder... has God had enough influence upon our heart... or, has enough of the "old nature" been replaced with "Christs' likeness", to care about others the way Paul reveals here in closing? The world says, "hey... I got problems of my own here," but Paul sends his own helper to take this communication (which we now live by) to his fellow Christians. Praise God!

Let's pick up with Ephesians verse 6:23 next time.

I love you.